The rise in sightings of snakes like these two — which were captured and moved to a less populated area — is no coincidence, the animal control officer told WPEC. "Everybody (is) trying to clear their ...

From 2011 to 2016, 558 animals including species of snakes, terrapins, tortoises and lizards, were rescued. The charity said reptiles have complex needs and warned potential owners they should ...